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costume, garb, attire, ceremonial clothing
Clothing or costume, especially traditional, ceremonial, or period-specific attire. Often refers to the formal garments worn in traditional Japanese arts, religious ceremonies, or historical contexts.
神主が白い装束を身につけた。
The Shinto priest put on white vestments.
平安時代の装束を再現した展示が人気だ。
An exhibit recreating Heian-period costumes is popular.
能の舞台では、役柄に合わせた装束が用いられ、その色や柄にも意味がある。
On the noh stage, costumes suited to each role are used, and their colors and patterns carry meaning.
USAGE:
Primarily used for traditional, historical, or ceremonial clothing rather than everyday attire. Commonly encountered in discussions of traditional performing arts (能, 狂言), Shinto rituals, and historical dramas.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 装束を身につける: to wear ceremonial garb
- 狩衣装束: hunting robe attire (Heian nobility)
- 白装束: white vestments/robes